Lot 427
1898 Prototype "Monkey's Donation" Party Game. A rare and unique presentation copy consisting of six pieces: the transmittal envelope sent to the Library of Congress by Charles Zimmerling 14 April 1898, Copyright No. 15,350; the primer-coated cloth, 35x32", printed sheet with a large monkey in a festive jester's costume, holding an upturned cap outstretched in one paw; three large sheets, each 18x15", showing oversized, individually-numbered (1-20) "Indian Cent Pennies" entitled "One Penny For The Monkey's Donation," as well as a card containing a packed row of straight pins; and an additional 14¾x11¼" illustrated two-color advertising folio with "Copyright 1898 C.ZIMMERLING, PHILA." at the lower corner. Fine except for some creases and splits on the "penny sheets" from having been ensconced for so long.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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